Sprint's stumbling blocks

The No. 3 long distance firm predicts great things for its ION network, but has yet to deliver the complete goods to business and consumers.

"What they're doing is touting things six months to a year ahead of when they will be offered"

- Peter Jarich, Strategis Group

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